Election results and events from Ngsbury church and town
The Ngsbury Congregational Church held its annual Sunday school election naming Db J Gusnell as superintendent Mrs G A Downey as assistant and S Ielen Hemstreet as secretary Joseph Galbreath as treasurer The pastor will speak on Gods Ideals of Men and a question Was David all after Gods own heart The Christian Endeavor meetings have been poorly attended Recent activities include a weeknight gathering and a plan for a weekly treat Social and community notices cover a Vernal Junction parcel post incident and a new school building office space at the Central school grounds. A wedding of George Pierson and Georgia Halverson occurred March 26 1920. The post and hotel news note personnel changes and local events including a basketball game and educational promotions. A newborn girl at the Fowlke home brightened a local family, with Jim Fowlke expected back at work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Db J Gusnell
A Downey
Ielen Hemstreet
Joseph Galbreath
David
Gols
Christian Endeavor
Sarah Logan Arrived Tuesday on Watson Stage After Eastern Visit
Sarah Logan arrived Tuesday on the Watson stage returning from a visit to eastern points. She traveled to relatives in Columbia Brunswick and Kansas City Missouri and Indianapolis where one of three early houses stood. Her parents passed through Terre Haute on their way to Illinois a time when only a blacksmith shop and post office existed. The Logans plan to resume duties with Winter Railway on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Logan
Watson
Inumbia
Bronewick
Kansas
Missouri
Shelburn
Terre Haute
Logan
Indianapolis
Mra
Haute
Illinois
Wintah
Inaugurate ALW ORDER and clerk exam notice 1920
Lintah County residents and public notice describe the inauguration of the ALW order by late effect and a vocational law examination for a post office clerk position to be held in this city on May 21 1920. Pete Hanson reports new addition to the Myton townsite and a government land sale with lots at 25 cents each or 100 per ten lots. A public auction of remaining lots will follow the sale time and place to be announced. Ashley Co-Op manager Isabrand Sande reports strong goods demand in Chicago with wholesalers rationing for fall delivery. Mr Sander bought fall stock and will hold it for sale later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lintah
Rcgister
Pete Hanson
Os Land Office
Ias
Myton
Isabrand Sande
Ashley Co-Op
Irania
Chie
Tago
Ghme
Sander
Scout movement resumes in Vernal stake gathering in March
The Ex press reports the boy scout movement will resume in the Uintah stake in March with state leaders in Vernal to instruct adults. Four days will train ward scout masters with preparations for strong local organization. A grand Pioneer Hall event at the Orpheus on Friday aims for a big turnout for a good cause, featuring top music and committed committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toutha Calder
Exprss
Ufutal
Mery Ward
Grand Pioneer Hall
Orpheus
Bounty Payments Reported For Predatory Animals
County clerk records show November 1406 coyotes 8 bobcats 1 lynx and 1 bear. December 154 coyotes 22 bobcats, January 66 coyotes 3 bobcats, totaling 379 coyotes 33 bobcats 2 lynx 1 bear. Bounties paid: 1516.00 for coyotes, 99.06 for bobcats, 300.00 for lynx, 3000.00 for bear, total 1648.00. Ned D. Warvey led with 30 catches, William Stewart close with 24. Wallace Jensen had most bobcats. bear by John W. Wootsey. Fur value 3000.00. if all in good shape, add 1000. Weather blamed for fewer catches due to traps freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Ned DB Warvey
Jensen
Wm Sewart
Wallace Jensen
Randlett
John W Wootsey
Whiterocks Te
Funeral Service for Aunt Sarah Richens Held in First Ward
The funeral was held Tuesday at the First ward chapel with Counselor Wilbur Sowards in charge. Prayers by Clive Davia, speakers Elder John N Davia and Mayor S. D Colton, who knew the deceased since childhood. Colton gave a long discourse on the resurrection as attendees listened intently. A quartet Fern Broadbent Mae Celder Bene A Critehlaw James FT Wallis sang, Clive Davia performed, and benediction was by Sowards. Floral display noted as beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Richens
First Ward
Wilbur Sowards
Clive Davia
John N Davia
S. D Colton
Colton
Fern Broadbent
Mae Celder
Bene A Critehlaw
James FT Wallis
Vernal Visitors Fight Leads to Small Fine
Clarence Hedding arrived in town and drank bootleg liquor then triggered a disturbance at the Vernal hotel. Local resident Greenway challenged him. others intervened. Redding was promptly arrested and fined $35 by Justice Eaton. The incident highlights the need for peaceable conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hedding
Gentile
Vernal
I Greenway
Redding
Greenway
Mr. Greenway
Justha Iivin Eaton
Jesson
Mrsso W Woolley Leaves for Provo to Nurse Daughters
Mrsso W Woolley departed Wednesday for Provo to care for her daughters Ona and Margaret who are ill with an unspecified ailment. The trip aims to provide nursing support during their sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Woolley
Provo
Ona
Margaret
Tax official to visit Vernal for 1919 returns
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector C oH Doherty will be in Vernal on Thursday and Friday February 6 and 7 to assist residents with income tax reports for 1919. He will provide free information and help to all who seek it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Oh Doherty
Vernal
Farm convention draws strong Uintah county interest
Co Agent J H Witwer reports great interest in the Farm Bureau conference held in Salt Lake City January 20 27 and 28. He says newspapers reflect the conference’s value and that Uintah county will gain from the State Farm Bureau program through discussions by Theodore Johnson Leo D Young and Bishop I T Calder. Witwer plans to attend Logan for County Agents convention then the Round Up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Witwer
Uintah County
Mrs Walter McCoy's Utah trip precedes Vernal wedding
Mrs Walter McCoy traveled to Salt Lake City to fetch her daughter from St Mary's academy. Ferg Hadock, recently back from overseas service in Siberia and teaching at Watson, married Miss Jennie Steele at Sulu Lake temple on January 27. The Express extends wishes for a long, happy life together as they plan to arrive in Vernal Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McCoy
Salt Lake City
St Mary's Academy
Ferg Hadock
Siberia
Watson
Jennie Steele
Sulu Lake Temple
Express
Strife Reported Over Oil or Gas at Ratiley Fields
Report from the Ratiley area describes a flare at a deep well on California Petroleum property, adjoining Raven Oil land to the east. No definite flow details. a truck was moved, and the Grand Junction office summoned to report the strike. Work at the Raven Oil site observed gas-like rushes as crews consider drilling deeper. At the time, the well was near 4000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Petroleum Company
Raven Oil Company
Grand Junction
Father appeals for fair treatment in juvenile gambling case
A father writes to correct Express reporting on a gambling incident at the ballpark. He states an 18 year old was not the main offender, another youth faced juvenile court, and he urges readers to judge rightly and help others avoid bad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Essay Contest For Tobacco From Acorn Mercantile
Four prizes offered by Acorn Mercantile for best tobacco essay. One prize to a sixth, one to a seventh, one to an eighth grade pupil of Uintah county school, and one to a boy from Willcox or Uintah academies. Eligibility and exact rules appear in ads on page 4 and page 1 respectively. Part of contest details to be printed next week in the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoys
Acorn Mercantile Company
Noplea Mercantile Company
Vernal Uxpreas
Uintah County Achool
Willcox
Uintah
Express
We decline charity from Brush Creek miners
Mr and Mrs J M Darg HR and Kidd Bros Coal Mine at Brush Creek thank neighbors for kindness but state they can manage without aid while noting their hardship after losing a horse. They emphasize they are able to work and decline further assistance, sending thanks and best wishes to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rermain
J M Darghr
Kidd Bros
Brush Creek
Vernal Commercial Club mobilizes for big 1920 plans
The Vernal Commercial Club announces an upcoming annual election to set policy for the year. It urges immediate, unified action to boost Vernal and Uintah Basin with projects a new hotel, a town gym, a hospital, water reservoirs, a federal building, and improved roads and signage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Commercial Club
Thea Commercial Club
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Etde
Ulutab Basin
Ashley Valley
Uintah County
Vernal First Ward
Ita
Vernat and
Alde Rong When Traveling Through the Country Vernal
Vernald
Washington
Commercial Club
Trial bound over in grand larceny case
At the examination of John Murray of Whiterocks on a charge of grand larceny before Irvin Caton, the defendant was bound over to the district court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
Whiterocks
Irvin Caton
District Court
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Toad of Education
Ahhoaol
Deorge D Pierson
Leeton
Utah
Georgia Halverson
Dan
Justice of the Te
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Con Legion
Roosevelt Erclal
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Hodson
Jon
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Wyl¢ Fishes
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Cote
Pueblo Colorado
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Jim
Larry
Ared
Fowlks
Mony
Babe
Rudge
Maeser
Fred Charles
Portamouth
England
Red Cross
Charles
W Os Henderson
Woodard-Curry Furniture Company
Himelf
Manker
Mr Henderson
Henderson
Expresa
Manker & Senderson
Wo Weaver
Roosevelt Country
Colorado
Aitiat
Bamberger
Weaver
Wiusueghoa
J.C. Penney Co., Inc
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Wittwer
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Ratiley Fields
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Mickie
Gladrest
OCAR
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Hong
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